Zeppi Harruba (carob) Liqueur 70cls

The Carob tree, in Maltese called Harruba (Ceratonia Siliqua) has been a prominent component of the Maltese Vegitation for several centuries.The fruit beans of this tree, also know as St John’s bread, formed a substantial part of the diet of the local population during the hard times of World War II, Traditionally, Carob beans are also used to produce Carob Syrup ‘ Gulepp Tal-Harrub’ which is still used as a soothing medicinal for sore throats, aswell as Karamelli, which was once considered the only permissible sweets during lent.

Carob beans harvested by Maltese farmers, are crushed roasted and boiled to produce  a syrupy liquid with aromas and colour reminiscent Cocoa to which orange extracts are then added. Zeppi’s Harruba Liqueur can be served chilled, on the rocks or can also be taken neat to close off an exquisite meal. Harmless sediment may form at the bottom of the bottle due to the nature of the product.

A Maltese Liqueur produced from Local Carob (Harruba) and Oranges.